NYSC: Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million Ransom For Release Of Remaining Hostage

NYSC: Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million Ransom For Release Of Remaining Hostage

Mrs. Margaret Daniel, mother of Bassey, shared this during an interview with Vanguard in her community of Afaha Ube Itam, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State…….. CONTINUE READING

Visibly distressed, Mrs. Margaret expressed her anguish over the substantial ransom demand. “I have no means to raise such a large sum,” she lamented. “I am just a petty trader, selling akara and bread. How can I gather that amount? I feel helpless; when I heard the figure, I fell ill. Why did this happen to my only son?”

“On that day in Zamfara State, nine people were kidnapped. Eight have been released, except my son. They are asking for N50 million. I don’t have that money. His father passed away long ago when Bassey was three,” she continued.

“I struggled alone to raise him and educate him. I used earnings from my akara business to put him through primary, secondary, and Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. I’ve endured so much hardship. I appeal to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, NYSC officials, and security agencies to help bring my son back.”

Another family member, Mr. Imoh, added, “We appreciate the efforts of security agencies and NYSC management in securing the release of the other victims. Now, we plead for their help to bring back our son, Bassey Daniel. His mother is deeply affected whenever she sees corps members in uniform. We beg for assistance.”

It should be noted that one female hostage and the second-to-last victim of the Zamfara State abduction were freed on June 12, 2024.